Mississippi State coach Dan Mullen and the Bulldogs didn't get to Atlanta, but they capped a 7-6 season with a Music City Bowl victory.

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Brandon Marcello

The Bulldogs (7-6) fell short of winning a divisional championship in the SEC, a goal set in the preseason, and they also could not repeat the success seen in their nine-win season capped by a dominating win over Michigan a year ago.

But the importance of winning a second bowl game in as many seasons, MSU coach Dan Mullen contends, is paramount. ...